GoPro
HERO13 Black 2024
Best for Professional content creators & adventure filmmakers
£399
new today at Wex Photo Video
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HERO13 Black vs PixPro WPZ2
Quick take: The HERO13 Black has the highest resolution at 27MP; the PixPro WPZ2 is the most affordable.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 2019
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
£174
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
HERO13 Black — Professional Content Creators & Adventure Filmmakers: The most capable GoPro ever — interchangeable lenses and GP-Log open up professional possibilities that no previous action camera could touch.
PixPro WPZ2 — Water Sports, Beach Holidays & Outdoor Adventures On A Budget: A practical, affordable waterproof camera for those who want a traditional zoom compact rather than a GoPro-style action camera.
Who should buy what
HERO13 Black (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Professional filmmakers who want cinematic action footage with lens choice
- Hero 12 owners who want GP-Log and interchangeable lenses
- Content creators who need the absolute best GoPro available
- Those who want anamorphic or macro lens mods for creative video work
PixPro WPZ2 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Snorkellers and divers who want a traditional zoom compact underwater
- Holiday photographers who want one rugged camera for beach and travel
- Buyers who want waterproofing deeper than GoPro without a housing
- Budget-conscious adventurers who don't need 4K video
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | HERO13 BlackGoPro · 2024 | PixPro WPZ2Kodak · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £174Best |
| Sensor | 1/1.9" CMOS | 1/2.3" BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 27.0MPBest | 16.0MP |
| Video | 5.3K 60fps, 4K 120fps, 10-bit GP-Log | 1080p 30fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth 6.0 (EIS) | Digital |
| Burst Rate | 27MP RAW burstBest | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) | 200 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 159g (with battery)Best | 176g |
| Dimensions | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Fixed lens (12–39 mm-eq f/2.5) | Fixed lens (27–108 mm-eq f/3.0–6.6) |
| Memory Cards | 1× microSD (A2 V30) | 1× microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS | USB, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
HERO13 Black
PixPro WPZ2
Travel
5.9/10
5.8/10
Vlogging & Video
7.0/10
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Filmmaking
4.1/10
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Documentary
5.9/10
3.5/10
Landscape
5.2/10
3.6/10
Underwater
4.8/10
5.0/10
Portrait
—
2.4/10
Street
—
5.2/10
Wedding & Events
—
1.9/10
Casual
—
5.3/10
Food
—
2.8/10
Macro
—
1.8/10
Architecture
—
2.7/10
Astrophotography
—
1.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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